Chateau Ara Mode Unit 301: A Pet-Friendly Apartment in Okinawa
This rental apartment, Unit 301 in the Chateau Ara Mode building, offers a comfortable living space in Okinawa's Yaese Town. The property features a bright, south-facing orientation ensuring good sunlight, and a pleasant exterior. The unit is a 2LDK layout with a total private area of 51.37 square meters (approximately 15.54 tsubo). It is located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 2011.
The apartment is equipped with Western-style rooms throughout. Specific facilities include an indoor washing machine space and a bay window. The property is pet-friendly, allowing residents to live with their important pets, subject to conditions and fees.
The location provides convenient access to daily amenities, with a drugstore (Mori) within walking distance. Public transport is accessible via the Koyo High School bus stop, approximately a 4-minute walk away.
Critical financial details from the agent notes are as follows. The monthly rent is 69,000 yen with a 2,000 yen common area maintenance fee. Parking is available for 3,300 yen per space, with a second space available at the same rate. A monthly sanitation fee of 1,000 yen applies. Initial move-in costs are substantial and detailed: a security deposit (敷金) of 69,000 yen, a key money (礼金) of 69,000 yen, a pet security deposit of 69,000 yen, an agency fee of 75,900 yen, a parking contract fee of 6,600 yen (if using a second space), a guarantee company entrustment fee of 62,880 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 15,000 yen, and an antibacterial treatment fee of 16,500 yen. Combined with the first month's rent and fees, the total initial cost amounts to 462,480 yen. Additional recurring or one-time fees include a bank transfer fee of 330 yen, a two-year renewal administrative fee of 10,000 yen (plus tax), and specific cleaning and key replacement charges upon moving out. The lease is a fixed-term contract for 2 years with no renewal fee. A guarantor is required. Building rules prohibit smoking inside, and bringing in heavy items like pianos is not allowed.
